Put giving on your grocery list

From Nov. 23 to Dec. 13, Zehrs Markets stores in Guelph will be selling a special Blue Menu Deluxe Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Dinner for $5. Customers can purchase the food item and drop it off in the Extra Helping donation bins. When customers purchase the $5 box, they are donating four food items, and making a $1 cash donation.

Cash donations can also be made at check-out at Zehrs and No Frills stores.

Zehrs and No Frills stores will also mark other needed food items on their shelves to help shoppers choose items that will be of greatest benefit.

The Guelph Food Bank distributed over one million pounds of food last year, assisting over 22,200 individuals, 37 per cent of whom are children.

The need goes on year-round but is especially critical during the holiday season.

“This is an important time of year to reach out for donations, as the incredible generosity inspired by the holiday season can significantly help to stock our shelves,” says Bill Laidlaw, executive director at the Ontario Association of Food Banks. “Adding just one item into the food donation bin at the local grocery store will help to fight hunger and feed local families in our community.”